Czech mate: Albatross Golf Resort near Prague is simply the best in the Czech Republic

VYSOKY UJEZD, Czech Republic -- Albatross Golf Resort is located just 25 minutes outside of Prague city center, making it easily accessible from both downtown and the Prague airport.

The golf course and facilities were built to the highest standards, which explains why just a year after opening in 2009, it was voted the best golf course in the Czech Republic.

The course sprawls across gently rolling hills at the border of the Bohemian Kras, which rises to 420 meters above sea level. Thanks to the location, the course enjoys a temperate climate that allows for one of the longest golf seasons in central Europe.

The layout is as scenic as it is challenging, with rust-colored rocks lining the fairways and pristine white sand bunkers framing the lush greens. The large, undulating greens are a formidable test for even the best golfers.

In addition to the golf course, Albatross features a driving range, practice putting greens and a training academy.

EDITOR'S NOTE: By summer of 2013, readers will be able to book tee times at Albatross Golf Resort on WorldGolf.com and at GolfNow.cz.

Albatross Golf Resort - hole 18

Albatross Golf Resort finishes with a tough par 4, with water on both sides and bunkers around the greens.

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Albatross Golf Resort - hole 4

The par-4 fourth hole at Albatross Golf Resort is fairly straightforward, but there are mature trees lining both sides of the fairway.

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Albatross Golf Resort - hole 14

The par-4 14th hole at Albatross Golf Resort is a slight dogleg left with a bunker to the left of the green.

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Albatross Golf Resort - hole 16

There is water along the entire left side pf the par-3 16th hole at Albatross Golf Resort in the Czech Republic.

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Albatross Golf Resort - no. 18

You can see the clubhouse from the par-4 finishing hole at Albatross Golf Resort in the Czech Republic.

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Albatross Golf Resort - hole 9

The par-5 ninth hole at Albatross Golf Resort is wide open.

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Albatross Golf Resort - 18th

Water flanks both sides of the fairway on the par-4 18th hole at Albatross Golf Resort in the Czech Republic.